2003 Prevost H3-45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2003 Prevost H3-45. Newest first.
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
On certain buses built on prevost chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Remedy
Vehicle systems IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or american carriage at 1-800-631-0951.
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the power steering hose can rub in the engine compartment and in the spare tire compartment which will cause a power steering hose break down.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hoses and replace them if there IS evidence of wear free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2005. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. a replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. if a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism IS used.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Remedy
Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. owner notification began april 4, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power steering hose leakage
This investigation was opened as the result of odi'sreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.the bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.the…
This investigation was opened as the result of odi'sreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.the bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.the bulletin instructed the dealer to inspect, replace, and repositioned the hoses throughout the vehicle.as a result of odi's investigation, prevost has agreed to conducta safety recall to inspect the power steering hoses for signs of abrading and to replace certain power steering hoses on the subject vehicles.a copy of the safety recall IS attached.this action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11003159Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
- 10248275Sway bar collars improvement
- 10240148H3 lavatory fan retrofit kit
- 10231093STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
- 10228667Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
- 10226928Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
- 10226927Air Tanks Draining Sequence
- 10226925Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
- 10214935Central hvac merv filters installation
- 10199007STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Periodically, circumstances arise requiring operators to temporarily park a coach in storage. Whether it is a few weeks or several months, sporadic out of service times or a full stop, Prevost recommends following the guidelines in this document during times when: The coach can be operated on a regular/weekly basis while in storage. The coach will be in storage for an extended period without any operation. The coach will return to service following an extended period of downtime.
- 10199002Central hvac merv filters installation reva
- 10189728TIE ROD 610052 FIRST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use these instructions when replacing the drop joint tie rod on S82, S84 / S84U I-beam axles. The new tie rod will be adjusted to the length of the original; however, a steering alignment needs to be performed after replacement.
- 10186398Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement
- 10184354Introducing a new engine coolant into service
- 10184353Revision : A Torque value reduced
- 10183368LAVATORY FAN RETROFIT KIT Applicable for H3 Series coaches from R-1012 (1994) Revision A: Added installation detail at step 8
- 10181758Fan clutch plate bolts re-torquing
- 10181753H3 drivers partition lite installation
- 10180542Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Differential Pressure - Mechanical system not responding properly US13 US20 Emissions
- 10179434STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES Revision: B Parts added to Suggested Material 08-10-2020
- 10177808JERKY, NOISY OR HARD TO TURN STEERING GEARBOX. HYDRAULIC END LIMITER ADJUSTMENT. All models equipped with RB Bosch/ZF Servocom or Servocomtronic steering gearbox
- 10176961STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Rev A: 21516229 replaced by 23381562 20523393 replaced by 21454749 800383 removed 611471 replaced by 611360 70376808 replaced by 21036050 21396642 replaced by 20967831
- 10174680Prevost vehicle disinfection procedure
- 10174679Storage and startup guidelines - all prevost vehicles & volvo 9700
- 10174674Hand sanitizer dispenser installation
- 10173171Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
- 10171979This instruction sheets explains how to replace the fuel tank on H-series vehicles. (Replacing older series tanks by newer model)
- 10167241This instruction sheet explains how to replace clutch and radiator fan transfer mechanism mounting base
- 10164156This Instruction Sheet explains how to perform the first installation of Tie Rod 610052 on Prevost vehicles equipped with Dana S82, S84 / S84U I-beam axles, 1994- today
- 10161732Vehicles identified below are compatible with a new tie rod design. This new tie rod 610052 has updated ball joints and a fine adjuster sleeve. It replaces former drop type ball joint tie rods. Refer to IS-18091 for installation instructions. This document details maintenance inspection and toe-in adjustment with the new design tie rod.
- 10161729Mp-1000 multimedia player installation
- 10161722This instruction sheet explains how to install the Tie Rod 610052.
- 10161720Message center display (mcd) replacement
- 10043748Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. For maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals IS of the utmost importance.
- 10012075Modification of speed sensor connectors on allison world transmission. Prevost.
- 10012074Inspection & replacement of power steering pressure hose. Prevost.
- 10011987Replacement of hoses and clamps and verification of minimum clearance on the charge air cooler (cac) system. Prevost warranty bulletin. Various prevost 2004 models.
- 10005607Elimination of connector C530, C531 & C532 from the interior fluorescent lighting and reading lights fuse holder. This includes model year 2004 models.
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